Zach Gorchow
@zachgorchow.bsky.social
President of Gongwer Michigan. Past: Detroit Free Press | Observer Newspapers | The State News | The Flint Journal. If you have left X/Twitter, I am pretty active on Instagram and LinkedIn. Send story ideas, rants and raves to [email protected].
Listen to @cheyna-roth.bsky.social dropping knowledge this week on MichMash about the judge dismissing charges against the 2020 Trump electors in Michigan. Watch the full episode at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/IwTSq_ArUkc?...
September 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Listen to @cheyna-roth.bsky.social dropping knowledge this week on MichMash about the judge dismissing charges against the 2020 Trump electors in Michigan. Watch the full episode at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/IwTSq_ArUkc?...
This week on MichMash, Alethia and I discuss how the big pressure point for public schools is Oct. 20 if there is no state budget in place by Oct. 1. The guest is @mccannr1.bsky.social of the K-12 Alliance of Michigan. Listen on any podcast platform!
September 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This week on MichMash, Alethia and I discuss how the big pressure point for public schools is Oct. 20 if there is no state budget in place by Oct. 1. The guest is @mccannr1.bsky.social of the K-12 Alliance of Michigan. Listen on any podcast platform!
Monster 19-story edition of @gongwermichigan.bsky.social is posted for subscribers.
June 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Monster 19-story edition of @gongwermichigan.bsky.social is posted for subscribers.
It's a Mackinac Policy Conference blitz on MichMash. Alethia Kasben talks to Gongwer's Elena Durnbaugh about the news on the Island, plus bits from an interview with Sen. Brinks, a Speaker Hall presser and an interview @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social did with the governor and more. All podcast platforms!
May 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's a Mackinac Policy Conference blitz on MichMash. Alethia Kasben talks to Gongwer's Elena Durnbaugh about the news on the Island, plus bits from an interview with Sen. Brinks, a Speaker Hall presser and an interview @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social did with the governor and more. All podcast platforms!
This week on MichMash, the guest is @ranjeevpuri.bsky.social, discussing his frustrations with the House Republican majority. Listen on all podcast platforms!
May 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This week on MichMash, the guest is @ranjeevpuri.bsky.social, discussing his frustrations with the House Republican majority. Listen on all podcast platforms!
You better believe we had a segment on this week’s MichMash podcast on the Trump-Whitmer-Hall Oval Office moment. Watch the full episode at @wdet.bsky.social’s YouTube channel: youtu.be/3BQa7l-ZEXU?...
April 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
You better believe we had a segment on this week’s MichMash podcast on the Trump-Whitmer-Hall Oval Office moment. Watch the full episode at @wdet.bsky.social’s YouTube channel: youtu.be/3BQa7l-ZEXU?...
Thrilled to have @zackstanton.bsky.social Stanton from @politico.com on MichMash. Alethia Kasben asks him *the* question many are asking about Governor Whitmer and the 2028 presidential race. All podcast platforms. Or watch at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/qpBPbE813Jc?...
April 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Thrilled to have @zackstanton.bsky.social Stanton from @politico.com on MichMash. Alethia Kasben asks him *the* question many are asking about Governor Whitmer and the 2028 presidential race. All podcast platforms. Or watch at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/qpBPbE813Jc?...
For more of this solid gold, watch the full episode at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/weCXDZCgK0Q?.... Or listen on any podcast platform.
March 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For more of this solid gold, watch the full episode at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/weCXDZCgK0Q?.... Or listen on any podcast platform.
No lies were told, right @cheyna-roth.bsky.social? Watch the full episode at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/SOYrJ20TBI8?...
March 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
No lies were told, right @cheyna-roth.bsky.social? Watch the full episode at the @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/SOYrJ20TBI8?...
So much health care news right now! A good time to check in with Brian Peters from @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social.
In the first segment, @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I unpack the @garlingilchrist.bsky.social for governor announcement. All podcast platforms!
In the first segment, @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I unpack the @garlingilchrist.bsky.social for governor announcement. All podcast platforms!
March 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
So much health care news right now! A good time to check in with Brian Peters from @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social.
In the first segment, @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I unpack the @garlingilchrist.bsky.social for governor announcement. All podcast platforms!
In the first segment, @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I unpack the @garlingilchrist.bsky.social for governor announcement. All podcast platforms!
MichMash's Alethia Kasben and @cheyna-roth.bsky.social review the governor's right turn in her State of the State speech, and then Denise Donohue from the County Road Association of Michigan joins the show to discuss the latest momentum for an infusion of new road funding. On all podcast platforms!
March 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
MichMash's Alethia Kasben and @cheyna-roth.bsky.social review the governor's right turn in her State of the State speech, and then Denise Donohue from the County Road Association of Michigan joins the show to discuss the latest momentum for an infusion of new road funding. On all podcast platforms!
Here’s what Attorney General Dana Nessel said when Alethia Kasben asked her on this week’s MichMash about her interest in the open Michigan U.S. Senate seat. Watch the full episode at @wdet.bsky.social’s YouTube channel: youtu.be/rurEPQC3ZfI?...
February 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Here’s what Attorney General Dana Nessel said when Alethia Kasben asked her on this week’s MichMash about her interest in the open Michigan U.S. Senate seat. Watch the full episode at @wdet.bsky.social’s YouTube channel: youtu.be/rurEPQC3ZfI?...
Gongwer subscribers, my Weekender column is now in your inbox. Looking at the implications of the Peters departure, of course.
February 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Gongwer subscribers, my Weekender column is now in your inbox. Looking at the implications of the Peters departure, of course.
Hey @gongwermichigan.bsky.social subscribers, tonight's Michigan Report just landed in your inbox. Monster news day, I'm just glad someone actually did turn off the news firehose by 2 p.m.
January 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Hey @gongwermichigan.bsky.social subscribers, tonight's Michigan Report just landed in your inbox. Monster news day, I'm just glad someone actually did turn off the news firehose by 2 p.m.
On MichMash this week, one of the hot topics on the paid sick time law taking effect Feb. 21 … when would employees have to provide notice of taking sick time. Rep. Bill Schuette echoes employer concerns. Danielle Atkinson disagrees.
Watch full episode: youtu.be/biWZkr7uJkA?...
Watch full episode: youtu.be/biWZkr7uJkA?...
January 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
On MichMash this week, one of the hot topics on the paid sick time law taking effect Feb. 21 … when would employees have to provide notice of taking sick time. Rep. Bill Schuette echoes employer concerns. Danielle Atkinson disagrees.
Watch full episode: youtu.be/biWZkr7uJkA?...
Watch full episode: youtu.be/biWZkr7uJkA?...
Expanded MichMash this week!
In the first segment, @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I discuss Jocelyn Benson’s gubernatorial campaign launch.
Then I speak with @danielleatkinson.bsky.social and Cheyna with Rep. Bill Schuette to discuss the paid sick time law and efforts to change it.
In the first segment, @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I discuss Jocelyn Benson’s gubernatorial campaign launch.
Then I speak with @danielleatkinson.bsky.social and Cheyna with Rep. Bill Schuette to discuss the paid sick time law and efforts to change it.
January 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Expanded MichMash this week!
In the first segment, @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I discuss Jocelyn Benson’s gubernatorial campaign launch.
Then I speak with @danielleatkinson.bsky.social and Cheyna with Rep. Bill Schuette to discuss the paid sick time law and efforts to change it.
In the first segment, @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I discuss Jocelyn Benson’s gubernatorial campaign launch.
Then I speak with @danielleatkinson.bsky.social and Cheyna with Rep. Bill Schuette to discuss the paid sick time law and efforts to change it.
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January 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
A very small snippet of that here:
Among the topics we discussed with ML Elrick on MichMash: Will Detroit voters elect a mayor farther to the left?
Watch on @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/xSs-aP1_Q3Y?...
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Watch on @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/xSs-aP1_Q3Y?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1zyA...
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
January 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Among the topics we discussed with ML Elrick on MichMash: Will Detroit voters elect a mayor farther to the left?
Watch on @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/xSs-aP1_Q3Y?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1zyA...
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Watch on @wdet.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/xSs-aP1_Q3Y?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1zyA...
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Saturday tours at the Capitol are back!
January 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Saturday tours at the Capitol are back!
The 2025-26 term has begun.
January 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The 2025-26 term has begun.
It’s a dreidel spin on MichMash to close out our year in review episode. How did it turn out? Watch the full episode to hear @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I discuss our top stories of the year and look ahead to 2025: youtu.be/2qz3I1uQlnU?...
December 28, 2024 at 5:07 PM
It’s a dreidel spin on MichMash to close out our year in review episode. How did it turn out? Watch the full episode to hear @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and I discuss our top stories of the year and look ahead to 2025: youtu.be/2qz3I1uQlnU?...
Lions ugly Christmas sweater makes MichMash debut. Actual substance on the House meltdown from Cheyna and Elena.
Watch: youtu.be/ztN94Ibu4eU?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6yKw...
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Watch: youtu.be/ztN94Ibu4eU?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6yKw...
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
December 24, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Lions ugly Christmas sweater makes MichMash debut. Actual substance on the House meltdown from Cheyna and Elena.
Watch: youtu.be/ztN94Ibu4eU?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6yKw...
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Watch: youtu.be/ztN94Ibu4eU?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6yKw...
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
We pushed back recording to get the latest! And came close, the Senate was still going at 1 p.m. Friday. All podcast platforms! Elena Durnbaugh joins @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and me on MichMash this week to walk us through the drama in the House.
December 21, 2024 at 6:28 PM
We pushed back recording to get the latest! And came close, the Senate was still going at 1 p.m. Friday. All podcast platforms! Elena Durnbaugh joins @cheyna-roth.bsky.social and me on MichMash this week to walk us through the drama in the House.
Waves of developments this evening:
-Governor tells Dem leaders not to expect anymore bill signings unless they pass road funding and econ dev bills
-SML Brinks says too many opportunities to focus on just one or two priorities.
-Sen. Santana responds with this on Facebook:
-Governor tells Dem leaders not to expect anymore bill signings unless they pass road funding and econ dev bills
-SML Brinks says too many opportunities to focus on just one or two priorities.
-Sen. Santana responds with this on Facebook:
December 18, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Waves of developments this evening:
-Governor tells Dem leaders not to expect anymore bill signings unless they pass road funding and econ dev bills
-SML Brinks says too many opportunities to focus on just one or two priorities.
-Sen. Santana responds with this on Facebook:
-Governor tells Dem leaders not to expect anymore bill signings unless they pass road funding and econ dev bills
-SML Brinks says too many opportunities to focus on just one or two priorities.
-Sen. Santana responds with this on Facebook:
Good morning, Michigan. Here's a 29-story report from @gongwermichigan.bsky.social on the MASSIVE activity in the Legislature that ended at 5:35 a.m. when the Senate adjourned until next week. Further updates forthcoming on 3 huge bill packages the Senate passed before calling it a day.
December 13, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Good morning, Michigan. Here's a 29-story report from @gongwermichigan.bsky.social on the MASSIVE activity in the Legislature that ended at 5:35 a.m. when the Senate adjourned until next week. Further updates forthcoming on 3 huge bill packages the Senate passed before calling it a day.